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Tomato and Tomatillo Salsa

Tomato and Tomatillo Salsa

Tomato and tomatillo salsa is a delicious Mexican salsa made with tomatoes, tomatillos, jalapeno pepper, onion and garlic.  I have wanted to try tomatillos for awhile now but was sort of intimidated by them and not quite sure how to handle them.  The first recipe 

Savory Steel Cut Oats

Savory Steel Cut Oats

Learn how to make savory steel cut oats with green onion, spinach, mozarella cheese and a dash of coconut aminos.  Steel cut oats are a nice change from the rolled oats most people are familiar with.  If you have never tried steel cut oats you 

Greek Cheese Tortellini Salad

Greek Cheese Tortellini Salad

We have a love of all things Mediterranean in our house and this Greek cheese tortellini salad is so quick and easy to make.  It has loads of fresh veggies, cheese tortellini pasta, feta cheese, and a zippy Greek dressing.  This salad could easily be 

Beet and Arugula Salad

Beet and Arugula Salad

If you love beets as much as I do you need to try this yummy beet and arugula salad.  It is the perfect side dish any time of year and goes well with any kind of protein.  It is simple and easy to prepare and 

Crockpot Italian Beef Sandwich

Crockpot Italian Beef Sandwich

Crockpot Italian beef sandwich is one of my favorite easy meals.  This recipe makes the best and juiciest roast beef sandwich ever.  I love that you only need five ingredients.  The roast is seasoned and seared in a frying pan and then placed in the 

Vintage Strawberry Cream Cake

Vintage Strawberry Cream Cake

This vintage strawberry cream cake is an old family favorite that my mother used to make in the summertime.  It was always a very special treat and the highlight of our Sunday dinner.  I have some special memories of helping my mom make this cake.  

Pan Seared Branzino

Pan Seared Branzino

Branzino is the name used for European seabass and you will love the flavor of this pan seared Branzino.  It is a white fish that is very mild in flavor with a firm, flaky texture.  This fish is native to the coasts of Italy, Spain 

Caprese Salad

Caprese Salad

Caprese salad is the perfect summer dish with juicy tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, olive oil and balsamic vinegar.  The key to this dish is to find the freshest, ripest, and juiciest tomatoes.  The tomatoes are the star of the show and the juicier 

Simple French Toast

Simple French Toast

Sometimes I just like to keep things easy like this simple french toast recipe.  French toast is great for breakfast or brunch but sometimes we even like to eat it for dinner.  It is so quick to make and you can top it with anything.  

Fresh Peach Syrup

Fresh Peach Syrup

I love summertime when fresh peaches are plentiful and in season and the perfect way to use them is to make some homemade fresh peach syrup.  I developed this recipe because my mother used to make a yummy peach syrup but we didn’t have a